Port of Sant Lluís

The approach to Sant Lluís is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Illa de l'Aire Lighthouse at 2.8 NM to the SE with a nominal range of 18 NM. Other aids include San Carles-Maó (Punta de San Carlos, Puerto de Mahon) (3.2 NM NE), Punta de Ne Cafayas (3.5 NM NE), Illa del Rei (3.6 NM NNE), Punta S' Esperó (4.4 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Sant Lluís is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

You can track vessels near Sant Lluís (ESSL4) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for ESSL4 on the live map.

The Port of Sant Lluís is a port in ES. Its UN/LOCODE is ESSL4 — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

The first two characters, ES, are the ISO country code for ES. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

The Port of Sant Lluís operates in the UTC+1 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.